Cheap freewheel remover for fixes and bmx bikes?
10-02-15, 07:04 AM
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Cheap freewheel remover for fixes and bmx bikes?
So I'm adding a fixed wheel bike to my stable. As I understand it I'll need the equivalent of FR 6 to tighten and remove the fixed cog and free wheel.
Any suggestions where to buy a cheap one? FR 1.2 cost just 8 from Amazon but this equivalent product for fix is is 16+!
Any suggestions where to buy a cheap one? FR 1.2 cost just 8 from Amazon but this equivalent product for fix is is 16+!
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www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html
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I'm a little confused. Are you converting a freewheel hub to fixed gear? In that case you need the FR-1 or equivalent to remove the FW. Then, you will need a lock-ring tool to fasten the lock ring after you screw on the track cog. Incidentally, this type of conversion is subject to failure because reverse pedal pressure can unscrew the lock ring! Better to get a hub designed for FG. They have reverse threading for the lock ring.
www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html
www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html
I'm buying a new track bike. To tighten or replaced the cog won't I need this tool https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Free...=fr-6+parktool
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I'm a little confused. Are you converting a freewheel hub to fixed gear? In that case you need the FR-1 or equivalent to remove the FW. Then, you will need a lock-ring tool to fasten the lock ring after you screw on the track cog. Incidentally, this type of conversion is subject to failure because reverse pedal pressure can unscrew the lock ring! Better to get a hub designed for FG. They have reverse threading for the lock ring.
www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html
www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html
Yes, a fix track hub with a reverse threaded lockring works better but a cog and lock ring on a freewheel hub works too. They aren't that prone to failure as long as you aren't doing skid stops all the time. But skid stops are a really dumb way of stopping a bike of any kind. They are showy but ineffective.
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Thanks @Habillis.
I'm buying a new track bike. To tighten or replaced the cog won't I need this tool Amazon.com : Park Tool FR-6 Freewheel Remover for BMX Bikes : Bike Hand Tools : Sports & Outdoors
I'm buying a new track bike. To tighten or replaced the cog won't I need this tool Amazon.com : Park Tool FR-6 Freewheel Remover for BMX Bikes : Bike Hand Tools : Sports & Outdoors
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10-02-15, 08:13 AM
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You buy the freewheel remover to fit the freewheel you have. they are Not expensive, but not Free either.
you can remove the wheel and bring it to the bike shop and for a buck or so they can use theirs and take your freewheel off for you.
Fixie, Ie Track hubs, you have the LH thread lockring to remove [tool1]
Then you need a 2nd, different tool, a chain-whip to un screw the Cog from the Hub.
you can remove the wheel and bring it to the bike shop and for a buck or so they can use theirs and take your freewheel off for you.
Fixie, Ie Track hubs, you have the LH thread lockring to remove [tool1]
Then you need a 2nd, different tool, a chain-whip to un screw the Cog from the Hub.
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No. That tool is to remove a single speed freewheel. If you are using a single speed freewheel, your bike is a single speed, not a fixed gear. A fixed gear cog threads onto the hub and spins with the hub but you can't coast. Fixed gear cogs are removed with a chainwhip like this or chainwhip pliers like this
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Thanks @Habillis.
I'm buying a new track bike. To tighten or replaced the cog won't I need this tool https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Free...=fr-6+parktool
I'm buying a new track bike. To tighten or replaced the cog won't I need this tool https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Free...=fr-6+parktool
The chain whip feature is for installing or removing the cog. The end with the semicircle and the little prong is for installing / removing the lock ring.
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Your link doesn't work. I think you are linking to this page but Brown also has a page titled "Fixed Gear on the Cheap" where he talks about doing exactly what Inpd wants to do.
Yes, a fix track hub with a reverse threaded lockring works better but a cog and lock ring on a freewheel hub works too. They aren't that prone to failure as long as you aren't doing skid stops all
the time. But skid stops are a really dumb way of stopping a bike of any kind. They are showy but ineffective.
Yes, a fix track hub with a reverse threaded lockring works better but a cog and lock ring on a freewheel hub works too. They aren't that prone to failure as long as you aren't doing skid stops all
the time. But skid stops are a really dumb way of stopping a bike of any kind. They are showy but ineffective.
10-02-15, 09:33 AM
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Aha! You did the right thing. I went the same route after reading Sheldon Brown.
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